International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Salvador
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to El Salvador International Airport (SAL). 2,320 miles, 4h 55m nonstop.
LAX to SAL at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 2,320 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 4h 55mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAWNASAV4 airlinesUnited, Southwest, Alaska
- Nonstop flights per day
- 4all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 1h aheadSan Salvador vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to San Salvador
Round trips from $180
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Sat, Jan 9.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to San Salvador
4 airlines fly nonstop with 4 departures a day combined, plus 9 more with one stop.
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- AVAviancaStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $45
- WNSouthwest AirlinesLow-costNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, PHX · first checked bag from $40
- MXBreeze AirwaysLow-costConnecting via CHS · first checked bag from $45
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL · first checked bag from $35
- F9Frontier AirlinesLow-costConnecting via LAS, MCO, PHX · first checked bag from $55
- B6JetBlueConnecting via MCO · first checked bag from $40
- NKSpirit AirlinesLow-costConnecting via FLL, LAS, DFW · first checked bag from $55
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, CUN · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Phoenix (PHX)AAF92 airlines
- Orlando (MCO)B6F92 airlines
- Las Vegas (LAS)NKF92 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMY42 airlines
- Mexico City (MEX)VBY42 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to San Salvador (SAL)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to San Salvador (SAL)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to San Salvador (SAL)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to San Salvador (SAL)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- United, Southwest, Alaska and Avianca all fly LAX to SAL nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $180; September 2026 is the most expensive at $230 and up, a difference of $50 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays.
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Search Los Angeles to San SalvadorLos Angeles to San Salvador: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to San Salvador?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL) takes about 4h 55m gate to gate, covering 2,320 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to SAL?
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Avianca operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL), with 4 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through PHX, MCO and LAS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Salvador?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Salvador (SAL), starting at $180 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to San Salvador flights?
Book 6 to 12 weeks ahead; fares climb in the last three weeks and around holidays. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and San Salvador?
San Salvador is 1 hour ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and SAL on America/El Salvador time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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